How to capture the attention of six hundred industry professionals in a foreign market

Have you ever given a presentation to industry professionals in a foreign market?

Ennio Vita-Finzi, CITP|FIBP

Ennio Vita-Finzi is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and was a Trade Commissioner in Europe, Latin America and the US as well as President of the Canadian Council for the Americas during NAFTA negotiations. He has been a multinational executive and entrepreneur and is now a College lecturer, keynote speaker, and author based in Montreal. (e.vita-finzi@sympatico.ca)

Global trade experts bring their passion for international business to define competency standards

In the seventh season Seinfeld episode “The Cadillac, Part Two,” George invents a fictional boyfriend for Elaine named Art Vandelay, an importer-exporter, as part of…

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Olufemi Boyede, CITP|FIBP – Managing Director and CEO

Olufemi Boyede, CITP®|FIBP®, Managing Director and CEO of Koinonia Ventures Ltd. (recently incorporated as Koinonia Global Services  Inc. in Canada), is one of Nigeria’s foremost…

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Two approaches to smarter international marketing: Centralized vs. Decentralized

Recently I was analyzing an international software company’s marketing program. The company had been steadily growing and entering new international markets. But when I examined its international marketing program, it was clear the company’s marketing tactics, programs, partners, etc. were inconsistent.

Becky DeStigter, FIBP|CITP

Becky DeStigter is an International Business Consultant focused on helping B2B technology and professional services companies to become more globally competitive. She seeks practical solutions for growing companies’ international marketing and operational issues. Becky is based in Scottsdale, USA and works with companies worldwide.

Using Third Party Logistics (3PL) to optimize your supply chain management

Third-party logistics (3PL) is a common practice for supply chain management in which a company outsources logistics functions to another company. The functions that are…

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Canada and the UK take the lead in creating global international business standards

Early in 2014, we began our International Competency Standards (ICS) project with the goal of creating world-class industry standards and defining exactly what it takes to outperform the competition in global trade.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.